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Montauk Kids Sailing Camp

Summer 2026 · Ages 10–18

Where kids learn to sail Montauk waters

Five mornings, one harbor, and a whole lot of open water. A hands-on Montauk Kids Sailing Camp built for first-timers — no experience, no gear, and no nerves required.

Mon–Fri

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ages 10–15

16–18 group on request

1 · 3 · 5 Day

Book by the morning or the week

Free shuttle

Montauk Yacht Club ↔ dock

A morning on the water

No experience? That’s exactly who this is for.

Campers start on the dock and finish under sail. Instructors keep groups small and the pace friendly, so kids build real skills without ever feeling out of their depth.

01

Meet at the Yacht Club – Enjoy the Complementary Shuttle to the Dock

Grab a life jacket, meet the crew, and learn the parts of the boat before you leave the slip.

02

Rig & cast off

Kids get hands-on with lines, sails, and knots, then head out into the harbor with an instructor aboard.

03

Take the helm

Steering, reading the wind, tacking and jibing — the good stuff, learned by doing it.

04

Back by noon

Home by lunch, tired in the best way, and already asking about tomorrow.

Pick your run

One morning, three, or the full week.

Shorter runs are a great taste of sailing. The full week is where beginners turn into genuinely capable young sailors.

1-Day

A single morning on the water. Ideal for a first taste of sailing or a day that’s already circled on the calendar.

3-Day

Enough time to move past the basics — rigging, steering, and reading the wind start to click.

5-Day

Monday to Friday. Campers go from their first knot to sailing with real command by the last morning.

Beginner-friendly

First time on a sailboat? Perfect.

Every session is built for beginners. No prior sailing experience is required — just a willingness to get a little wind in the hair.

Getting there

We handle the ride.

A complimentary shuttle runs campers from the Montauk Yacht Club to the MTK Cruises dock and back — so drop-off and pick-up are easy for families.

Before the first morning.

What’s Included:

  • Sailing instruction and on-water experiences
  • Introduction to sailing fundamentals
  • Boating safety education
  • Knot tying and seamanship activities
  • Navigation and maritime education
  • Team-building activities
  • Life jackets and required safety equipment
  • Professional captain and crew supervision

What to bring:

  • Refillable water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Closed-toe shoes or secure sandals
  • Light jacket or sweatshirt for cooler mornings

Get ready

Give them a summer they’ll talk about all year.

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